Battery Algorithm Engineer

Key Skills

Embedded Systems, C++, C Programming, MATLAB Programming, Algorithms, RTOS, Simulink, Linear system theory, Estimation theory, System identification, Discrete control systems

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Battery Algorithm Engineer to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future.

You will work in the BMS team for the business entity Northvolt Systems. This team consists of 8 people, working together in our Stockholm office. The team's long term goal is to provide BMS architecture and algorithms for all different systems that are developed by Northvolt Systems. In this role, you will contribute with algorithm development for ESS and industrial programs.

You will collaborate with system engineering, embedded software, testing and validation teams for successful and precise implementation of customer requirements.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Modelling and parametrization of Lithium-ion batteries
• Developing estimation algorithms for battery management systems
• Design of experiments for testing and validation of algorithms
• Creating cell level and systems level battery performance test specifications
• Development of physics-based battery aging model
• Reporting and root-cause analysis of commissioned systems in the field and/or laboratory
• Understanding and breaking down customer requirements to application software level

Personal success factors:

The person we are looking for is flexible, curios and eager to learn. You will get the chance to have a real impact on our success story in Sweden (to start with) and see the results of your work. Our organization values great self-discipline and a natural talent to make things happen. Qualities that we cherish are sense of quality, friendliness, grit and a sense of humor.

Northvolt is an equal opportunity employer. We're a diverse group of individuals, united by a common mission, who recognise that while our actions as individuals have a role to play in driving Northvolt towards its goals, we always seek to move forward as a team. We offer you an open and welcoming atmosphere where we win as a team – and fail as a team. Northvolt is growing at the speed of light and we are a strong believer in internal career development. For us it’s important to look at your skills and potential, please refrain form including your picture and age with your application to help us with this.

Full time employment, fixed salary.
Planned starting date is asap.

Skills & Requirements

We believe that you have :

• BSc/MSc in Systems, Control and Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Mechatronics or similar fields
• Good knowledge of control theory topics such as linear system theory, optimization, estimation theory, system identification, discrete control systems, optimal control theory etc.
• Experience with designing advanced controllers and estimators
• Firm background of mathematics, physics and dynamic systems
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink is a must
• Python and C/C++ is an advantage
• Experience with embedded systems and RTOS is preferable
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills
• Fluency in other languages (Japanese, Swedish, Chinese, French)
• Experience from a multi-cultural environment
• Self-driven and team player

Great Place to Work

• World leading technique
• Top specialists as team peers
• International environment
• Fast paced & entrepreneurial culture
• Warrant program
• Wellness grant